Technical Writer — Medical Device Documentation

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share purchase scheme

Profit share

Life, Critical illness and Income/prot

Discounted Health Insurance

In-house training programs

Discounts on Fisher & Paykel and Medel

Free Parking

Annual Salary Review

High internal promotion rates

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare in Auckland is seeking a Technical Writer for an 18‑month fixed-term assignment. You will create, maintain and improve documentation across the product lifecycle, working with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in science or engineering; prior technical writing is valued but not essential, with a strong focus on regulation familiarity and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in science, engineering or related field.
• Experience as a technical writer is valued but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Familiarity with medical device regulation and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and improve product documentation.
• Translate technical information into clear, concise documentation.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across product development, clinical, regulatory and post-market activities.

Skills

Technical writing

Complex documentation

Attention to detail

Project management

Medical device regulation

Quality management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic document management systems (EDMS)

Job description

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare in Auckland is seeking a Technical Writer for an 18‑month fixed-term assignment. You will create, maintain and improve documentation across the product lifecycle, working with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in science or engineering; prior technical writing is valued but not essential, with a strong focus on regulation familiarity and cross‑functional collaboration.